If you are familiar with the foundation stitch, you can start off with a row of 42 foundation half double crochet.16 inches by 5 inches across10 inches by 5 inches with the foldsWork a chain of 43.Row 1: Work 1 HDC in each stitch across, turnRow 2-11: CH 1, this chain 1 will not count as a stitch, only the step to the next row. Work 1 HDC in each stitch across.